The metropark was covered in snow from the night before, but the Turkey Trot went on as scheduled, and some folks were brave enough to earn an “Iron Turkey” by running both the 5K and 10K. But there was hot food and a wood-burning stove waiting to warm up the runners, and the Zero WasteContinue reading “Cold Turkey? Epic Races Turkey Trot Sustainability Report”
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Choc Up Another Good Race! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report
How do you attract runners to a November morning race with a steep climb in it? With chocolate, of course! With a “chocolate aid station” and hot cocoa for recovery, several hundred people cheerfully ran or walked up and down the Mt. Brighton ski hill. The challenge for the Zero Waste team is handling aContinue reading “Choc Up Another Good Race! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report”
Scared Trashless! Run Scream Run 2018 Sustainability Report
Imagine 1,500 monsters running through a haunted orchard, hungry for cider and donuts afterward. But there’s something even scarier than a haunted orchard, and that’s a haunted orchard full of litter. Who you gonna call? TRASH BUSTERS! Was the Zero Waste team frightened by all the scary runners and their trash? We ain’t afraid ofContinue reading “Scared Trashless! Run Scream Run 2018 Sustainability Report”
Slam that Cider! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2018 Sustainability Report
The Scrumpy Skedaddle is a lot of fun, but also challenging to the Zero Waste team. A lot of people are served pancakes and cider in a short time, there’s a lot of cardboard to take care of, and the waste bins are very popular with the local yellow jackets. This year rain was alsoContinue reading “Slam that Cider! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2018 Sustainability Report”
Lots of Love and Running, Not Much Waste! Run Woodstock 2018 Sustainability Report
The music was grooving, the weather was cool, and the trails were in top condition. Sounds like a perfect recipe for a weekend of camping and trail running! And so it proved for this year’s Run Woodstock at Hell Creek Ranch. But with a record number of campers, could the Zero Waste Team stay onContinue reading “Lots of Love and Running, Not Much Waste! Run Woodstock 2018 Sustainability Report”
A Day in Hell: Dances with Dirt 2018 Sustainability Report
This race has it all. Solo ultras, a 100K relay, beer and pizza at the end, … and a long day for the staff, including the Zero Waste team. The past two years, the rush of people all leaving at once has overwhelmed the Zero Waste team with rapidly filled bags of beer cans andContinue reading “A Day in Hell: Dances with Dirt 2018 Sustainability Report”
Detroit Women’s Half Marathon 2018 Sustainability Report
The Zero Waste effort at the Detroit Women’s Half was abuzz with activity – not all of it helpful, unfortunately. But despite that, we ended up with a bee-utiful day and a “honey” of a result! See below for the scoop!
T-Rex Triathlon Sustainability Report
Another good result from the summer triathlon series, although trash was higher than usual due to time crunch.
Swim to the Moon 2018 Sustainability Report
Another excellent Zero Waste result from an Epic Races event, with lower trash and an improved diversion result.
Running Between the Vines 2018 Sustainability Report
“Come taste the wine, come hear the band, . . . and run a half marathon!” Actually, you get the run in first. Then you collect your medal and finisher’s wine tumbler, and head to the post-race party featuring food and drink from local vendors, and wine from the vineyard hosting the event. For theContinue reading “Running Between the Vines 2018 Sustainability Report”
Happy Planet Running 